Virginia Loehr Schwegler Sinn

By the Midland Daily News

Published
6:45 am EDT, Friday, April 1, 2011

Virginia (Ginny) Loehr Schwegler Sinn) , 91, died peacefully, March 23, 2011, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital following a short illness. Ginny was born Aug. 7, 1919, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Carmen and Clare Schwegler. She attended grade school and high school in Midland, where her father was a chemical engineer for The Dow Chemical Co. She met her beloved husband of 70 years, Jack Henry Sinn, on a blind date while she was attending the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. They were drawn to each other by their love of music and dance which resulted in many Fox Trot Blue Ribbons. While attending U of M Ginny was also an award winner on the University Debate Team and a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. A major in education, she student taught at University High School.

After graduation, Jack and Ginny were married in 1941 in Midland. When Jack returned from World War II, they made their home in Ann Arbor where they adopted their only child, Patricia. Ginny loved volunteering at the University of Michigan Hospital Information Center, playing bridge, dancing, golfing and being with her dog, the late Bingo Sinn. She enjoyed life with her family and many friends. She and Jack traveled extensively with the U of M Alumni Association after Jack retired as an engineer with Ford Motor Company in 1980.

Jack and Ginny were members of Barton Hills Country Club for over 50 years. She was admired for her humor, generosity and her delightfully forthright approach to life and whatever it brought.

Ginny will be missed by her husband, Jack; daughter, Patricia Sinn Fink (Peter); and two grandchildren, Margaret, and Anne. She is also survived by her nieces, Carol Sinn Serr, Martha Sinn Catalano, and Sally Sinn Ellis, and their children.

A celebration of Ginny's life will take place in the Hanson Room at Glacier Hills Senior Living Community, 1200 Earhart Rd, Ann Arbor 48105, on Friday, April 15, 2011, at 1 p.m. A short reception will follow. The Rev. Ruth Anne Bourlier will officiate.

Arrangements have been made by Muehlig Funeral Chapel, Inc. Internment will privately take place at Washtenong Memorial Park. The family has asked that donations be directed to The University of Michigan Depression Center's Education and Community Outreach, 4250 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor 48105. Ginny was impressed with this organization's work. Contributions may also be made to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church's Capital Fund, 306 N. Division St., Ann Arbor 48104, for a new church organ.

The family would like to thank the staff at Glacier Hills Senior Living Center for their kindness, excellent care and assistance. Also, we thank our dear neighbors and friends who have been there for our family. www.muehligannarbor.com